Manager, Merchandising

Sysco•Chicago, IL

5d•$88,300 - $132,500

About The Position

The Merchandising Manager assists in leading category merchandisers responsible for revenue and margin growth across specific product categories. The role helps develop and execute category strategies covering supplier relationships and financial negotiations, product mix, pricing, logistics, marketing, and reporting. It also supports category management initiatives, training, and cross-functional work to advance company sales and profitability.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business and/or minimum experience (the education requirement is stated incompletely in the posting).
3 years of experience in online merchandising.
3 years of planning and/or management experience.
Leadership qualities and ability to coach and supervise.
Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Negotiation skills.
Intermediate Microsoft skills, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write short correspondence and communicate clearly in English.
Ability to establish rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and processes accurately and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment and comfortably under pressure.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively on concurrent projects.
Ability to concentrate for extended periods and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to act ethically, honestly, and professionally, and maintain discretion with company information.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the team to deliver high-quality category strategies.
Foster teamwork and cultivate a collaborative department environment.
Assist category merchandisers with strategy development and financial forecasting for each category.
Provide analytics and reporting on the top 10 suppliers.
Recommend category improvements to management.
Participate in strategic supplier meetings with category merchandisers when available or necessary.
Assist with input for marketing, communications, and promotional activities.
Assist with category management activities and projects.
Work with the Admin/Project Manager to set priorities, timelines, and results reporting.
Develop merchandising standard operating procedures and training materials.
Manage the supplier rebate table and meet with accounting to forecast.
Coordinate merchandising training programs for the organization.
Share knowledge from category management initiatives to improve company sales and profitability.
Handle customer service and sales issues when appropriate.
Keep current on contracts and competitive programs and changes within the supply base.
Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, IT, and accounting to support company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.